Lions vs. Packers Prediction, Betting Picks, Latest Odds
The Green Bay Packers will welcome the red-hot Detroit Lions to Lambeau Field for a massive NFC North showdown. Can Josh Jacobs and the Packers silence the Lions in their first outdoor game of the season? Matt McCuen is targeting the home underdog in his Lions vs. Packers prediction with two betting picks.
Matt McCuen - November 3, 2024, 9:10 AM EST
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The Green Bay Packers will host the Detroit Lions on Sunday for an NFC North battle. There are few rivals better in football than the Lions and the Packers.
This historic matchup dates back to October 2, 1930, when the teams first played. The Lions and the Packers have matched up 189 times, including twice in the playoffs. The Packers lead the all-time series 106-76-7.
Today's game will be crucial for two teams looking to win the NFC North. Detroit begins the contest with a record of 6-1. That is the best record of any team in the NFC. Many people believe that this Lions team is the best in the NFC, and some think that it is the best team in the NFL.
The Lions won the NFC North last season and reached the NFC Championship, where they lost a thriller against the San Francisco 49ers. Detroit has been red-hot on offense, scoring 172 points over the last four games, which is an average of 43 points per game.
Lions vs. Packers Odds
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Date, Time and Where To Watch
- Date: November 3, 2024
- Time: 4:25 pm ET
- Where To Watch: FOX
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Prediction
Former first-overall pick Jared Goff leads the offense with 1,695 yards, 13 touchdowns, and four interceptions.
Sonic and Knuckles lead the Lions backfield. Jahmyr Gibbs has rushed for 591 yards and six touchdowns, while David Montgomery has rushed for 415 yards and seven touchdowns.
Amon-Ra St. Brown leads the squad with 40 receiving yards and five touchdowns.
The Lions defense ranks 8th in points allowed per game (19.1).
Green Bay has had a strong season of its own with a 6-2 record. Matt LaFleur's squad is 6-1 since losing their season opener against the Philadelphia Eagles. The Packers have had to battle injuries, including two missed starts from quarterback Jordan Love.
Green Bay appears to be one of the best teams in the NFC, and with a win today, they will take first place in the NFC North. The Packers reached the playoffs last season as a wildcard team and won their first-round game against the Dallas Cowboys.
Jordan Love is expected to play today after leaving last week's game with an injury. Love has thrown for 1,547 yards, 15 touchdowns, and nine interceptions.
Josh Jacobs leads the rushing attack with 667 yards and three touchdowns.
Jayden Reed has been the top target in the passing game, racking up 507 yards and three touchdowns.
The Packers' defense has allowed 21.3, ranking 12th in the NFL.
Detroit Lions vs. Green Bay Packers Betting Picks
- Pick: Green Bay Packers +3 -110 Click here for complete Lions vs. Packers odds
- Pick Josh Jacobs Anytime TD Scorer -120 Click here for complete Lions vs. Packers odds
We will ride with the home team today and fade the public.
Detroit is getting 81% of the public bets right now.
I anticipate a close back-and-forth contest that will favor the underdog.
The Packers' defense has played much better lately, and will do enough to keep them in this game.
